Access Jackson Parish Civil Court Records
Jackson Parish civil court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Court office in Jonesboro, Louisiana. The clerk serves as the official custodian of all civil case filings, judgments, and public documents for the parish. You can search Jackson Parish civil court records online through Clerk Connect with daily, monthly, or annual access, or visit the Jonesboro courthouse in person during business hours to view case files and request certified copies from the 2nd Judicial District Court.
Jackson Parish Quick Facts
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court is the official keeper of civil court records for the parish. Clerk Rachel Shively oversees an office that handles civil filings, probate records, criminal case data, and other official documents. The office is located at 500 E. Court Street, Room 103, in Jonesboro, and serves residents through the 2nd Judicial District Court.
The Jackson Parish Clerk website at jacksonparishclerk.org hosts the Clerk Connect portal, which became available for online subscribers starting January 1, 2020. As the office notes, "As of January 1, 2020, our online subscriptions will now be available on our website through a software program entitled Clerk Connect." This system replaced the previous online access method and continues to provide civil record and property record searches.
The Jackson Parish Clerk's office has one of the more notable historical record sets in the state. Probate records go back to 1880 in the online index. That is a deep genealogical and legal resource for anyone researching older matters. Civil records are indexed from January 1, 1988, to the present. Criminal and traffic records also start from 1988.
The screenshot below shows the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court's official website, where you can access the Clerk Connect portal and find contact information.
Visit the Jackson Parish Clerk at jacksonparishclerk.org to access the Clerk Connect portal and online record search tools.
| Clerk of Court | Hon. Rachel Shively |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E. Court St., Room 103 Jonesboro, LA 71251 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 730, Jonesboro, LA 71251 |
| Phone | (318) 259-2424 |
| Fax | (318) 395-0386 |
| clerk@jacksonparishclerk.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST |
| Website | jacksonparishclerk.org |
How to Search Jackson Parish Civil Court Records
You can search Jackson Parish civil court records online through Clerk Connect or in person at the Jonesboro courthouse. Clerk Connect is available through the clerk's official website. "This new program will continue to provide you with the ability to view property records and marriage licenses index information and images." Civil indexes go back to 1988. Probate indexes reach back to 1880.
Clerk Connect offers flexible subscription options for Jackson Parish: daily access at $20, monthly access at $100, and annual access at $1,200. "You will be able to purchase daily, monthly, or yearly account access," the clerk's office states. Clerk Connect also provides the ability to submit instruments for e-recording, so attorneys and title companies can file documents without a trip to Jonesboro.
Jackson Parish also participates in the statewide eClerks LA portal, which provides free index-level access for civil, land, marriage, and probate records under La. R.S. 13:754. Use eClerks LA to verify whether a record exists before paying for a Clerk Connect subscription.
To find a civil case, you need the full name of at least one party, the approximate filing date, or the case number. Staff at the Jonesboro courthouse can help with in-person searches during business hours.
Jackson Parish online civil records are available through Clerk Connect, with daily, monthly, and annual subscription options accessible via the clerk's official website.
Online Civil Record Access for Jackson Parish
Jackson Parish uses Clerk Connect as its primary online access tool. Subscribers can search civil case indexes, property records, marriage licenses, and more. The civil index covers January 1, 1988, through the present. Probate records go back to 1880. Criminal and traffic records are indexed from 1988 to present.
E-recording is available through Clerk Connect for Jackson Parish. This lets attorneys and title professionals submit mortgage and conveyance documents electronically without visiting the courthouse. The fee for e-recording varies by document type. Call the clerk's office at (318) 259-2424 for current e-recording rates and instructions.
Under the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. § 44:1-41, inspection of civil court records is free. You only pay for copies. The standard rate for uncertified copies is $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more per document. Confirm current rates before visiting.
Civil Court Records in Jackson Parish
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court handles all civil filings in the 2nd Judicial District Court. Civil cases in Jackson Parish include personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, debt collection actions, successions, and family law matters. Each case file grows as documents are filed. All pleadings and court orders are public unless sealed by the judge.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 251 places the duty to keep and share court records on the Clerk of Court. Anyone can ask to view a case file. You do not need to be a party. You do not need to give a reason. Records not open to the public include adoption cases, juvenile court matters, and records sealed by court order.
The historical probate records going back to 1880 make Jackson Parish a resource for genealogical research. If you are looking for old estate records or succession filings, the online index is a good starting point before requesting physical documents.
Note: Bring a valid photo ID when visiting the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court to request copies of civil records.
Jackson Parish Civil Court Record Fees
Online access through Clerk Connect costs $20 per day, $100 per month, or $1,200 per year. Copy fees follow standard Louisiana rates. Uncertified copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call the office at (318) 259-2424 for current copy and certification rates.
In-person record inspection is always free under the Louisiana Public Records Act. You only pay for copies. Mail requests should include a written description of the records needed, along with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Nearby Parishes
These parishes border or are close to Jackson Parish. If you are not sure which parish handled a civil case, check the address where the plaintiff or defendant lived at the time of filing. Civil cases are filed in the parish where at least one party lives or where the subject of the dispute is located.